KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Houston Astros are one cut away from finalizing their first American League roster.

Brandon Barnes and Fernando Martinez won the backup outfield spots Monday as the Astros reduced the roster to 26 players. They will cut one more pitcher before they open the major league season Sunday night against the Texas Rangers.

"We still have a couple more decisions to make with the last two spots in the rotation and finalizing the bullpen," manager Bo Porter said. "We're going to let that just play itself out."